2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Renault Koleos MOT pass rate and common faults

898 MOT tests in 2024. 85.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time85.1%
Failed or needed repairs14.9%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 898 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    41 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.8%
  2. Tyres5.8%
  3. Suspension3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Steering1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Renault Koleos?

In 2024, 85.1% of 2018 Renault Koleos cars passed their MOT first time, across 898 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Koleos?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Renault Koleos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).